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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.81, 23,851.74 and 14,557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.81, 23,851.74 and 14,557.59 is: 21,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.81 : 23,851.74 = 14,557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.81/23,851.74 = 14,557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.81x = 23,851.74 × 14,557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.81x = 347,223,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,223,851.71/15,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,767.05

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